SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER #9

· November 13, 2007 ·

There are two types of financial assistance for college. The first type is FINANCIAL AID, a combination of scholarships, loans, and work granted to you by your college if you demonstrate need for assistance. (Forms for need-based aid will be available in the College Office in December.)

The second type is MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, money given to you regardless of your financial need. Some merit scholarships are granted by foundations and can be used at any college. Many are granted by specific colleges to be used only at those colleges. Many target a specific type of student. Carefully read the descriptions below to be sure you qualify. If you are looking for college-specific scholarships, there is a blue binder in Mrs. Lombard’s office; please feel free to look at it. Below are some scholarships that could be used at most colleges.

In addition, many scholarships require nominations by the school. For those scholarships, we ask you to nominate yourselves to us. Once we know who is interested, we will select the school’s nominee(s).

We have more information about these scholarships than there is room to include in this newsletter. Please feel free to stop by the College Office with any questions.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MANY OF

THE DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Babson College – Weissman Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students who have demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual passion, leadership in activities, and a vision for how their goals can be fulfilled at Babson

Award: Four-year, full-tuition scholarships

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated and go to www.babson.edu/weissman

Deadline: Nominations and Weissman applications must be received by the regular decision deadline of January 15

Boston University - Trustee Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership ability, a positive contribution to their school and community, and a record of volunteer service

Award: Full tuition and mandatory fees

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated

Deadline: Nominations must be received by December 1

Boston University – Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Seniors who demonstrate strong math and science backgrounds with the potential to thrive at BU’s College of Engineering

Award: Full tuition and one semester of funding to participate in a research program with a College of Engineering faculty member

How to Apply: Submit the Common App and the BU supplement together with an essay (go to www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_bell.html for more information)

Deadline: Application must be submitted by December 1

Boston University – Martin Luther King Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Academically gifted students with proven leadership abilities and a strong commitment to social justice and community involvement

Award: Full tuition

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be recommended and then submit the Common App and the BU supplement together with an essay (for more information go to www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_mlk.html)

Deadline: All materials must be submitted by December 1

University of Chicago – College Honor Scholarship/University Scholarships

Who is Eligible: Applicants with outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to their communities

Award: Full tuition awards and partial tuition awards renewable for four years

How to Apply: Check the scholarship box on the first page of the application for admission

Deadline: January 2

Davidson College - The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students of demonstrated intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability

Award: Full tuition and two summer stipends (up to $3,000 per stipend) to pursue international study and other enrichment opportunities

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated

Deadline: Nominations must be received by November 15

College of the Holy Cross – Henry Bean Presidential Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who will major in the Classics at Holy Cross

Award: Four-year, full-tuition, merit-based scholarship

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: Applications must be received by January 15

Ithaca College – Park Scholars Awards

Who is Eligible: Students interested in the Roy H. Park School of Communications

Award: Tuition, room and board renewable each year

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated

Deadline: Nominations must be received by November 15; a student’s application for admission must be on file by December 15 and the completed Park Scholars application on file by January 15

Skidmore College – Filene Music Scholarships

Who is Eligible: Talented music students interested in majoring in any academic area who meet the criteria for admission to Skidmore

Award: $10,000 per year for four years

How to Apply: Register online at www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship and see Mrs. Lombard for more information

Deadline: January 15

Skidmore College – Porter Presidential Scholarships

Who is Eligible: Students who are interested in and demonstrate promise for study in science and/or mathematics

Award: $10,000 per year for four years

How to Apply: Respond to the Porter essay question on the Skidmore Supplement; go to www.skidmore.edu/administration/financial_aid/porter_scholarship.htm for more information

Deadline: January 15

Vanderbilt University – Cornelius Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students who combine outstanding academic achievement with strong leadership and contributions outside the classroom

Award: Full tuition plus summer stipends for study abroad, research, or service projects

How to Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)

Deadline: January 3

Vanderbilt University – Chancellor’s Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students with outstanding academic records who have worked to build strong high school communities by bridging gaps among economically, socially, and racially diverse groups

Award: Full tuition plus summer stipends for study abroad, research, or service projects

How to Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)

Deadline: January 3

Vanderbilt University – Ingram Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community service

Award: Full tuition plus summer stipends for study abroad, research, or service projects

How to Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)

Deadline: December 1

Washington and Lee University – Johnson Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students with exceptional academic and personal promise

Award: The scholarship will support recipients in their academic endeavors so they are able to graduate debt-free

How to Apply: Submit your application for admission along with a supplementary Johnson Scholarship application, which can be found at admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_scholars

Deadline: December 15

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

Who is Eligible: Students interested in writing an essay on Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead

Award: Top prize is $10,000; over $57,000 in prize money

How to Apply: Go to www.aynrand.org/contests

Deadline: April 25

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who demonstrate drive and who have respect for self, family, and community

Award: $10,000 national scholarships for 52 students; $15,000 scholarships to 10 students

How to Apply: Go to www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline: December 15

Burger King Scholars Program

Who is Eligible: High school seniors who are US residents with a 2.5 GPA, who demonstrate financial need, work part-time, and are actively involved in community service activities

Award: $1,000 awards to be used for educational expenses

How to Apply: Go to www.bk.com/scholars

Deadline: February 15

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Students with demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to community service with a GPA of 2.8 or better

Award: $1,000 grant

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated

Deadline: December 10

Henry David Thoreau Foundation

Who is Eligible: Massachusetts residents with strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated commitment to environmental fields

Award: Up to $30,000 for tuition use only

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application or download the application from www.thoreauscholar.org

Deadline: February 1

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Who is Eligible: Seniors from Massachusetts high schools who are interested in labor history

Award: A variety of scholarships

How to Apply: Students need to submit an application and then take a labor history exam. See Mrs. Lombard for an application and study guide or go to www.massaflcio.org/scholarship-program

Deadline: The application deadline is December 21 and the exam is February 6

National Commission for Cooperative Education’s Co-op Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who apply to and are accepted at one of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities (Drexel, Northeastern, and Rochester Institute of Technology are a few – go to www.co-op.edu for a full list of participants)

Award: 185 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application or complete an application online at www.co-op.edu

Deadline: February 15

New England Patriots “Write On” Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students 13-18 years old who have an interest in writing about a Patriots game

Award: 36 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $20,000

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more information or go to www.totallypatriots.com

Deadline: Rolling throughout the season

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Who is Eligible: Residents of New England or Mid-Atlantic states with financial need who display academic excellence, a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society, good character, and a strong work ethic

Award: Renewable 4-year scholarships

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more information; the application and complete, detailed instructions will be posted at www.phillips-scholarship.org by January 1

Deadline: May 1